National Conference on "Gender Dimensions of Intellectual Property"

The Department of Intellectual Property Rights at Saveetha School of Law (SSL), SIMATS, Chennai, successfully organized a National Conference on "Gender Dimensions of Intellectual Property" on September 26th, 2026. Held at the New Moot Court Hall, the conference served as a vital interdisciplinary forum for academicians, legal experts, researchers, and students to analyze the complex intersection of gender equality and intellectual property (IP) systems.

The event addressed critical structural barriers faced by women and gender-diverse communities in securing, commercializing, and enforcing IP rights. The sessions extensively examined how contemporary legal frameworks—including patents, copyrights, trademarks, traditional knowledge, and emerging AI technologies—can adapt to foster equity, inclusivity, and diverse innovation.

The event featured insights from prominent legal professionals and scholars, including Dr. Lucky George from Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, alongside distinguished practitioners Ms. S. Subashiny (Advocate, Madras High Court) and Ms. Shamilee Rajkumar (Managing Partner, United Legal Attorneys) . Through diverse technical sessions the conference successfully advanced discussions on policy reforms and sustainable practices necessary for empowering creators within modern knowledge-based economies.

The event was conducted under the guidance of Faculty coordinators - DR.K.S.Shoba Jasmin, Dr.B.Lavaraju, Dr.Anju Mohan and organized by - Ms.Manisha.S (PhD Scholar)